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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.93, 560.35 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.93, 560.35 and 236.63 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.93 : 560.35 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.93/560.35 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.93x = 560.35 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.93x = 132,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,595.62/373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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